European engineering company representative VDMA has changed its name to VDMA Mining & Minerals, which it said will reflect the increasing importance of the processing of raw minerals. The new identity, which was formalized by the group’s board, will put VDMA’s focus not only on extraction, but also on sustainable processing. “The potential is enormous: more efficient separation of rocks…
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Sibanye-Stillwater hit by cyberattack
Precious metals producer Sibanye-Stillwater said that a cyberattack on its IT system has brought down its server and caused limited disruption to its global operations, reported Reuters, noting that Sibanye has hired external experts to help identify the breach and bring the system back up. “Our global IT infrastructure [has been] impacted since [July 8], some things are working some…
Read MoreENAMI plans first lithium project
Chile’s state mining firm ENAMI said it aims to start construction on its first lithium project in the country by 2028, reported Reuters. The project is part of the government’s push to boost its role in production of the battery metal. ENAMI has launched a search for a private partner to offer financial backing or operational support for the project…
Read MoreSigma Lithium taps Nokia, Alcon for wireless network
Global lithium producer Sigma Lithium has selected Nokia to deploy the first private LTE wireless campus network in the Americas that supports the mining of lithium. Nokia will work with partner Alcon to roll out the network, which will connect more than 200 Sigma employees and mine equipment. “At Sigma, we are dedicated to powering the next generation of EVs…
Read MoreWealth Minerals, BASF join forces on Chilean lithium projects
Wealth Minerals said it has agreed to begin a collaboration with chemical giant BASF to begin a collaboration for the development of extraction, processing and refining operations for lithium and other substances in the Atacama and Ollagüe Salt Flats in northern Chile. “We are very pleased to partner with BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, in order to develop an…
Read MoreLink between mine permitting reform, national security
Lithium. Copper. Nickel. What do you think of when you hear those minerals? Most people hear “lithium” and immediately think of electric vehicles – in particular, the batteries that power them. Full story.
Read MoreCanceled Ganfeng Lithium concessions unlawful: Mexico mining chamber
Reuters has reported that the president of Cámara Minera de México (CAMIMEX), Mexico’s national mining chamber, said it is illegal for the government to cancel concessions for China’s Ganfeng Lithium. Read the full story here.
Read MoreMetso upgrades Finland research facility
Metso said it has modernized its pilot facility at the Metso Research Center in Pori, Finland, with expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide (LiOH) and other battery chemicals process testing. The unique pilot line serves mining and battery industry customers processing battery minerals. In connection with the expansion, Metso has also opened a battery materials precursor (pCAM) pilot plant, available now…
Read MoreJammu and Kashmir lithium reserves to be auctioned off
An Indian government source said the country’s federally administered region of Jammu and Kashmir will auction its estimated 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves over the next few weeks, reported Reuters. Read full story here.
Read MoreLithium Americas board approves company split
Lithium Americas’ board of directors has unanimously approved the separation of the Canadian-based miner’s North American and Argentine business units into two independent public companies.
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